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While our backgrounds and experiences are diverse, we share a deep commitment to Jesus Christ, to each other, and our neighbors. Watch these stories of faith in the everyday lives of Mormons. You can also meet Mormons here.

Our faith influences nearly every aspect of our lives. Beyond simply believing in Jesus Christ, we try to bring His teachings to life at home, at work and in our communities. Here are a few of the cultural priorities embraced by members of the Church around the world.

We are all spiritual children of a loving
Heavenly Father who sent us to this earth to learn and grow in a mortal state. As Mormons,
we are followers of Jesus Christ. We live our lives
to serve Him and teach of His eternal plan for each of us.

Hi I'm Tod

About Me

I am a native Utahan and became Mormon when I was 8-years-old. I served a mission for the Church in Calgary, Alberta, and graduated with a master of library and information science degree and recently began work as a digital collections librarian for a creative agency. My wife and I are the parents of one wonderful little girl and a soon-to-be-born baby boy. I love my family, my community, and my faith.

Why I am a Mormon

I am a Mormon because the teachings of the Church are the most complete explanation of who I am, where I came from, and what my potential is when based upon a life of service and love in the likeness of Jesus Christ. I love the sense of community the Church gives to my life, in a world where it becomes more and more difficult to even know your neighbor's name.
My membership in the Church encourages me to love my neighbors, my community, and seek personal improvement. Though the members in the Church struggle to follow God's commandments, including myself, I see the mission and purpose of the Church to be so full of goodness and insight for so many human and societal plights.

Personal Stories

Please explain the part prayer plays in your life?

Prayer has been an essential connection for me to my Heavenly Father. I seek the guidance of heaven whenever the decisions I am making will have long term effects upon myself and my family. Whether it concerns where I should be attending graduate school or who I should be serving at any given time, I rely on prayer and the revelation that comes from God to guide my thoughts and actions. I have been led by the Spirit to assist many family members and friends. I have found great joy in having that contact with God in a day-to-day way.

How I live my faith

I have been our congregation's employment specialist for the last year, and have found great happiness in assisting other members find jobs and receive career training to help them take care of their families and themselves.
I live my faith by serving the poor in our community. I have organized efforts to support community gardens, established a bicycle cooperative, and have led food drives for needy families all in the interest of a godly society and self-sufficiency. I believe love to be at the heart of all good principles and that love guides my actions with my family, neighbors, and community, in and out of the Church.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What is Mormonism? OR What do Mormons believe?

Mormonism refers to the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, or the Mormon Church, and its members and organizations. Mormonism encompasses the totality of the principles found in the Holy Bible, the Book of Mormon, the Doctrine and Covenants, the Pearl of Great Price, and the teachings of living prophets from Joseph Smith to the present.
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Our unique message is that the original Church of Jesus Christ has been restored to the Earth. The Savior Himself established it during his mortal ministry; but after he died and the Apostles were killed, the authority to run the Church and recieve revelation was lost. Through time, unauthorized people made changes to the true Church and teachings of Christ. There were still good people through these Dark Ages though. They tried to find the truth but it just was not there. In the early 1800s, the truth was restored to the Earth through the Prophet Joseph Smith. The authority to run the Church was brought back and the work once again began to move forward just as it had when Christ started it almost 2000 years before. So basically, Mormanism is the Church of Jesus Christ. We believe that Jesus Christ is the Savior of the world and that the Church he restored will help us to follow Him and return to live with our Heavenly Father.
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Who was Joseph Smith?

Joseph Smith was a man that lived in the 1800 's and through whom God restored his church to the earth. At a young age (14) Joseph was confused about religion and which church he should join. He believed that God was not the author to so much contradictory doctrine and confusion and he wanted to do Gods will. He prayed to know from God what he was to do, and which church he should join. In answer to his humble prayer, Joseph saw God the Father and His Son Jesus Christ. He was told to join none of the religions on the earth and that at a future date Joseph would be instrumental in restoring Gods church and priesthood power and authority to the earth. He was called as a prophet, seer and revelator. He translated an ancient record now called the Book of Mormon which is another testament of Jesus Christ.
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